Comments on A Strategy for American Innovation

Comments on A Strategy for American Innovation

Comments from ACE, the Association of American Universities, the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, the Council on Governmental Relations and the Association of American Medical Colleges on updating a 2011 Obama administration policy document, A Strategy for American Innovation. The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy and the National Economic Council issued a request for information earlier this year to inform the revision process.​​

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Comments on A Strategy for American Innovation
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What is a Land-Grant University1? A land-grant university (LGU) is an institution designated by a state or Congress to receive the benefits of the Morrill Acts of 1862 and 1890. The original mission of these institutions was to teach agriculture and mechanical arts so that working-class and African American citizens could obtain a liberal, practical education.
Although 1862 and 1890 LGUs share a similar mission, 1862 LGUs are predominantly white institutions (PWIs), whereas all 1890 LGUs are historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs). Collectively, LGUs are positioned to prepare diverse, well-trained students to enter the science, technology, mathematics, and engineering (STEM) workforce.

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